Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · Sep 2021
Vascular Uptake on 18F-FDG PET/CT During the Clinically Inactive State of Takayasu Arteritis Is Associated with a Higher Risk of Relapse.
To evaluate whether vascular uptake on 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) during the clinically inactive state of Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is associated with disease relapse. ⋯ Vascular uptake on 18F-FDG PET/CT and the presence of NIH criterion 2 are associated with future relapse in patients with clinically inactive TAK.
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Yonsei medical journal · Sep 2021
Association between Albumin, Total Bilirubin, and Uric Acid Serum Levels and the Risk of Cancer: A Prospective Study in a Korean Population.
In this prospective study, we evaluated the association between the serum levels of antioxidants uric acid (UA), albumin, and total bilirubin and the risk of cancer in a Korean population. ⋯ The findings of this study support the role of antioxidants in carcinogenesis. Future large-cohort studies are needed to confirm the predictive value of albumin, UA, and total bilirubin levels in each type of cancer.
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Yonsei medical journal · Sep 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialNew Scoring System for Predicting Mortality in Patients with COVID-19.
We aimed to develop a novel mortality scoring system for inpatients with COVID-19 based on simple demographic factors and laboratory findings. ⋯ We developed a new scoring system for quickly and easily predicting COVID-19 mortality using simple predictors. This scoring system can help physicians provide the proper therapy and strategy for each patient.
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Yonsei medical journal · Sep 2021
Preliminary Results of Teleconsultations Temporarily Allowed during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Korea has temporarily expanded coverage of teleconsultation to ensure access to essential health services. As a preliminary study, we investigated service utilization patterns and the characteristics of doctors and patients involved in these temporary teleconsultation services. ⋯ Temporarily allowed teleconsultation services were provided mostly to the following patients: 1) those scheduled for revisitation, 2) those with chronic diseases, and 3) those living in pandemic hotspots.
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Yonsei medical journal · Sep 2021
ReviewManagement of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Republic of Korea from the Perspective of Governance and Public-Private Partnership.
The government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has established relevant laws and a master plan for infectious disease control and prevention based on their experiences with past epidemics. In addition, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has designed a standard manual for risk management that involves pan-governmental crisis management systems. This national infectious disease management system is constantly being supplemented and developed in face of infectious disease-related crises. ⋯ This has enabled the development and rapid approval of test kits, the tracking of cases, and the allocation of appropriate resources for patient treatment. Additionally, the Infectious Disease Control Agency has actively utilized information and communication technology platforms to disclose information necessary in real-time for COVID-19 quarantine and management. Overall, these efforts have played an important role in epidemiological investigations, patient management, and quarantine in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.